Hunting
Labrador Retrievers are outstanding gun dogs, bred to hunt waterfowl and upland game under difficult conditions. Hunt tests and field trials are used to demonstrate the Labrador's exceptional hunting abilities.
The Labrador Retriever Club of Greater Boston runs several AKC-sanctioned hunt tests per year. Information about upcoming tests and results from past tests will be posted here.
Rules and regulations can be obtained from the AKC Retriever Hunt Test page. Up-to-date listings of all upcoming AKC hunt tests and field trials events in the New England area are available from the AKC Events Search page.
Working Certificate
LRCGB also offers the less competitive working certificate. A dog that fulfills the working certificate requirements has demonstrated that it is not gun-shy and willing to retrieve birds on land and in water.
If you're interested in training your young Labrador to become an enthusiastic retriever, join the Beginners Field Training Class, offered by LRCGB each spring at the Delaney Wildlife Management Area in Stow, MA. The next class will be held for eight weeks on Tuesdays, 6 pm, from April 6 through May 25. Click here for more information and online registration.
We will again have a guided training group on Tuesday nights at Delaney from April through Labor Day. Click here for more information and online registration.
| Date |
Event |
Location |
Closes |
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| Apr 6, 2010 |
Beginners Field Class |
Stow, MA |
Mar 27, 2010 |
Register |
| Apr 24, 2010 |
Spring Hunt Test |
Simsbury, CT |
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Info |
| Jul 18, 2010 |
Working Certificate Test |
Hopkinton, NH |
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Past Events
| Sep 19 & 20, 2009 |
Fall Hunt Test |
Woodstock, CT |
Results |
Photos |
| Jul 19, 2009 |
Working Certificate Test |
Hopkinton, NH |
Results |
Photos
Photos |
| Jun 20, 2009 |
Flyer Day |
Gardner, MA |
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| Jun 6 & 7, 2009 |
Pat Daignault Seminar |
Fremont, NH |
|
Info |
| Apr 25 & 26, 2009 |
Spring Hunt Test |
Simsbury, CT |
Results |
Photos |
| Aug 16 & 17, 2008 |
Fall Hunt Test |
West Thompson, CT |
Results |
Photos |
| Jul 20, 2008 |
Working Certificate |
Hopkinton, NH |
Results |
Photos |
| Jul 12, 2008 |
Flyer Day |
Gardner, MA |
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| Apr 26 & 27, 2008 |
Spring Hunt Test |
Gardner, MA |
Results |
Photos |
| Apr 19 & 20, 2008 |
Hunt Test Know-How Workshop |
Putnam, CT |
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| Sep 21-23, 2007 |
Fall Hunt Test |
Woodstock, CT |
Results |
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| Jul 22, 2007 |
Working Certificate |
Hopkinton, NH |
Results |
Photos |
| Apr 28/29, 2007 |
Spring Hunt Test |
Gardner, MA |
Results |
Photos
Photos |
| Sep 22, 2006 |
Fall Hunt Test |
Woodstock, CT |
Results |
Photos |
| Apr 29, 2006 |
Spring Hunt Test |
Addieville East, RI |
Results |
Photos |
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